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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.59, 22,824.60 and 4,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.59, 22,824.60 and 4,123.60 is: 6,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.59 : 22,824.60 = 4,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.59/22,824.60 = 4,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.59x = 22,824.60 × 4,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.59x = 94,119,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,119,520.56/15,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.92

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